Bring It On

"The best way to make your dream come true is to wake up"

= Thinking positively is the key to change how you respond to negative situations

= See the situation as a challenge rather than a crisis

= It will switch your thoughts to problem-solving rather than problem-obsessing

= When bad times are coming thick & fast, the way through is mind over matter

= When trouble hits & you feel you can't cope, take a deep breath

= Ensure that you, and not your emotions, are in control

= So you must calm down let your "thinking brain start working"

= Restore your self-esteem so you can cope with any setback quickly & effectively

= Shake yourself out of your "Why me?" moment to get things into perspective

= Tell yourself you'll handle it, whatever. It will change your mood instantly

= When you're feeling more in control mentally

= You can maintain this attitude by identifying uplifting things or people in your life

= Changing your environment is crucial - if you're at work - leave the office

= Have lunch/Call a friend

= Once calm down, face the fact, not the reasons behind them

= It's important to look @ what you can learn to help change the way you think forever

= There's always something to be learned, which in turn, will empower you by giving you self-awareness

= Staying positive - In times of trauma, it's easy to slip into your default 'poor me' mode

= Being prepare for the future doesnt mean sitting around & worrying about things that havent happened & probably won't

= Living in the moment & expecting the best means you too, will become one of those 'lucky' people

= The new, positive you is simply prepared for whatever life throws @ you

= Bring it on!